Alexander Félix

Alexander Félix

Senior Platform Engineer
20 years of experience
(+46) 709 57 11 85
Malmö, Sweden

PROFILE

Senior Platform & Backend Engineer with 19+ years of experience building and operating large-scale cloud platforms in AWS/GCP and Kubernetes. Strong hands-on expertise in Go, Node.js, TypeScript and infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK). Experienced in leading DevOps and backend teams, driving secure and reliable software delivery from development to production. Passionate about building core platform services that enable secure communication and integration between devices and cloud environments.

CAREER TIMELINE

SKILLS

Expert

Golang AWS CDK Python C Git Github Kubernetes Linux/Unix Docker Bash Agentic Coding

High

Project Management GCP Ansible PostgreSQL Slack API SQL Node.js Typescript gRPC Microservices ArgoCD REST Embedded Device Drivers Protobuf Nix Grafana Prometheus Terraform

Intermediate

SumoLogic FluentBit I2C Kibana Gerrit Jenkins

EXPERIENCE

Senior DevOps Engineer

2025.11 - Present

IKEA (Ingka Group Digital)

Working with GitHub platform, agentic AI, security management, and artifact management within Ingka Group Digital.

Terraform Golang TypeScript GitHub Agentic AI Security Management

Senior Platform Engineer

2023.03 - Present

Movitz Payments - Startup

Delivered a complete AWS-based infrastructure solution for a fintech start-up. Engagements focused on scalable cloud architecture and automation, executed over multiple short and continous assignments.

AWS CDK Kubernetes Swift

Senior Platform Engineer

2024.03 - 2025.09

OnTheSide - Startup

Cloud Infrastructure and CI/CD Architect for a global sports-tech start-up, responsible for designing the AWS Kubernetes platform, implementing ArgoCD-based deployment pipelines, and monitoring with Grafana/Prometheus.

Kubernetes AWS CDK Node.js Typescript PostgreSQL ArgoCD Grafana Prometheus

Head of Platform

2022 - 2024

Joint Academy

Led a backend engineering team of up to 8 developers. Oversaw the complete backend rewrite from Ruby on Rails to Go, implemented a new authentication service, and continued to act as infrastructure lead.

AWS Kubernetes EKS CDK SumoLogic Grafana Kibana Python Golang

Senior Linux Administrator

2024.01 - 2024.03

Helsingborgs Kommun

Short-term assignment to define Linux standards and security guidelines within the municipality’s IT environment (Security Class III).

Ansible

Senior DevOps Team Lead

2021 - 2022

Joint Academy

Led a team of 3 DevOps engineers and architected the migration from a PaaS (Aptible) solution to a self-managed AWS EKS platform. Built deployment automation and tooling enabling developers to create production-like environments on-demand, with focus on security and reliability.

AWS Kubernetes EKS CDK SumoLogic Grafana Kibana Python Golang

Senior Software Developer

2016 - 2021

Min Doktor AB

Developed core services for the company’s primary care platform, integrating third-party systems and enhancing backend functionality. Part of the DevOps team that migrated the service from VM-based GCE hosting to a full Kubernetes deployment on GKE. Led a major initiative to migrate from direct PostgreSQL storage to an event-driven architecture using gRPC and NATS Streaming. Designed and implemented multiple event pipelines over a 2-year project, enabling future microservices adoption and unforeseen applications. Defined guidelines and best practices for event creation, and used events to backfill a graph database with patient data.

Golang Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes GKE GCP Microservices gRPC Nats Streaming

Cloud Solutions Lead

2018 - 2021

Min Doktor AB / Docly AB

Responsible for cloud infrastructure during the company’s split into separate tech and medical entities. Led implementation of microservices architecture, event-driven messaging (NATS Streaming), and early evaluations of technologies such as GraphQL and Neo4j.

Golang Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes GKE GCP Microservices gRPC Nats Streaming

Senior Software Engineer

2013 - 2016

Procera Networks AB

Software Engineer in the professional services team. Small, quick team that develops solutions for customers with need for specific solutions with Proceras main products. The job consists of one-day projects to four-month projects with very varied requirements.

Golang Python C Linux Docker SQL

Staff Engineer

2010 - 2013

Sony Mobile Communications AB

Hardware-near development and Linux device drivers for LMUs, Displays, and Camera modules in early-stage mobile device bring-up. Kernel/user-space debugging, and cross-functional collaboration in Git/Linux environments on platforms like Qualcomm.

Embedded Linux Android C GCC I2C ARM Device Drivers

Consultant

2008 - 2010

Sony Mobile Communications AB (Consultant via Cybercom AB)

Hardware-near development and Linux device drivers for mobile device platforms.

Embedded Linux Android C Device Drivers

Software Engineer

2006 - 2008

Consafe Logistics AB

Development of real time Warehouse Management System. Part of the IKEA team that develops the module that is used by IKEA in their Distribution Centres and Customer Distribution Centres around the world.

C AIX Unix Bash

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computer Science

Lund University

2002 - 2006

LANGUAGES

Swedish Native
English Professional
Portuguese Conversational

AS A PERSON

Alexander lives in Höör/Malmö, Skåne with his wife and three kids. He connects easily with other people, build long-term relationships and thrive in a dynamic and open environment. He wants to work on improving every given situation and deliver lasting results and enjoys learning new things and strive to constantly get better at what he does. He is also a certified Beer Judge and have competed (and won) beer championships.